Advanced Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Lead

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Description/Objectives

Provide engineering insight and support for development and integration of a Nuclear Engine Controller. Expertise is needed in Avionics Architecture and Engine Control System design and development in the following areas:

The successful candidate will:

• Define nuclear engine controller functionality

• Sensors needed to

  • Trigger control and safety systems

  • Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions

  • Command power distribution

• Establish physical/electrical interfaces

• Define interface Inputs/outputs

• Continue the development of the Engine Controller requirements document

• Support the make/buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test organizations(s)

• Provide integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices

Lead work in the areas of instrumentation harness and ignition systems integration as well as development and building of engine controller(s). Experience in testing as well as anomaly resolution is required. The successful candidate will be required to support standing meetings and resolution of issues that may arise.

Skills Required

Personnel must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and 20 years of experience. Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing.

• Must have at least 20 years experience with the Avionics Systems
• Must have experience with enginetest and verification closure processes
• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• Must be able to write and execute avionics test procedures
• Must be able to analyze test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers management and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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